Under general supervision, a Senior Planner administers advanced and complex current and advance planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects; administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental impact studies, protection, and compliance, as well as the capital improvement program (CIP); provides technical direction to lower-level staff; provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors and the public; provides complex professional assistance to the Community Development Department management staff, City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, and others in areas of expertise; oversees, reviews and performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required. Environmental Elements: Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions; but may occasionally work in the field and be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.